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Cecilton, MD
Town in Cecil County, Maryland. ZIP codes: 21913.
Population
820
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,697
ZIP codes
1
Cecilton and its ZIP codes
Cecilton at a glance
- Cecilton is about 2.7 times as dense as Maryland as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $87,813 a year, 15% less than the Maryland figure of $103,678.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $241,800 (42% below Maryland) and median rent is $1,149 a month.
Local data for Cecilton, MD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cecilton, MD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,813
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$241,800
Median rent
$1,149/mo
Homeownership
60.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
29.9
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (231), German Americans (194), Italian Americans (76).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cecil County. PPP loans are for Cecilton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,564
36,824 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,236
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$687M
FY 2026, $6,620 per person
How people get to work
Cecilton, MD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.0%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cecilton, MD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
533
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cecilton, MD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Cecilton
1 in or overlapping Cecilton. Population shown
Cities near Cecilton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GalenaTown | 4.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Middletown, DETown | 7.6 mi | 13.5 |
| Chesapeake CityTown | 9 mi | 0.5 |
| Townsend, DETown | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| KennedyvilleCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.5 |
| MillingtonTown | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Still PondCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| BettertonTown | 11 mi | 1 |
| Odessa, DETown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| CrumptonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| CharlestownTown | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| North EastTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| ElktonTown | 14 mi | 9 |
| Aberdeen Proving GroundCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 11.1 |
| Glasgow, DECensus-designated place | 15 mi | 9.9 |
| Clayton, DETown | 15 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cecilton, MD in?
- Cecilton is in Cecil County, Maryland.
- What ZIP codes are in Cecilton, MD?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cecilton include 21913.
- What is the population of Cecilton, MD?
- About 820 people live in Cecilton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cecilton?
- Nearby places include Galena (4.2 mi), Middletown, DE (7.6 mi), Chesapeake City (9 mi), Townsend, DE (9.1 mi), Kennedyville (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023